Large historic villa for sale near Camaiore, Tuscany, offering 839 m² of accommodation with seven bedrooms, five bathrooms and original 18th-, 19th- and early-20th-century frescoes. The property includes an independent former lemon house and an 8,800 m² mature botanical garden, within easy reach of Pietrasanta, Forte dei Marmi, Viareggio, Lucca and Pisa Airport.

Large Historic Villa in Tuscany for Sale Near Camaiore

This large historic villa in Tuscany for sale stands in Pieve di Camaiore, within the municipality of Camaiore and close to the Versilia coast. The property offers 839 square metres (9,028 square feet) of accommodation, seven bedrooms, five bathrooms, an independent lemon house and an 8,800-square-metre (2.1-acre) mature park garden.

The villa is habitable and retains a substantial collection of historic interiors, although updating would allow a buyer to modernise its services and living spaces. Its origins date to the 16th century, with further architectural and decorative work carried out between the 18th and 20th centuries. The result is a residence that records several periods of Tuscan design and the decorative traditions associated with Lucca.

The accommodation extends across three principal floors and contains 27 rooms. Stone and brick walls, decorated flooring, exposed wooden beams, fireplaces and frescoed ceilings remain throughout the building.

On the ground floor, two symmetrical entrance halls provide access from the main and rear elevations. The rear hall is currently arranged as a billiard room. This level also contains a formal dining room, fumoir, large kitchen with a fireplace, smaller dining area, bathroom and cellar.

Much of the ground-floor decoration dates from the early 20th century. Painted scenes depict travel, distant landscapes and floral subjects, giving the reception rooms their own identifiable decorative theme.

The first floor, traditionally the villa’s piano nobile or principal reception level, contains 19th-century frescoes connected with the decorative tradition of Lucca. Its rooms include a large central hall with a piano, three bedrooms and two bathrooms. The principal bedroom has a fireplace.

A smaller fully decorated sitting room, also with a fireplace, opens towards the garden. This creates direct access between the principal residential floor and the villa’s outdoor areas.

The second floor contains an important cycle of 18th-century frescoes depicting landscapes of Rome. The accommodation is arranged around a central hall and currently comprises two bedrooms, a study, a further bedroom with a private bathroom, a room with a kitchen and a fully frescoed library. The existing arrangement allows for private family accommodation, guest rooms, workspaces, or separately organised living areas.

The independent lemon house adds further usable accommodation. It is currently divided into a study, living area, bedroom and bathroom, making it suitable for guests, staff accommodation or a private office away from the main residence.

The 8,800-square-metre garden is one of the property’s most significant elements. The mature grounds contain rare botanical species and have been the subject of specialist study. The park is arranged over two levels connected by a formal staircase.

A large central flowerbed is bordered by spherical box hedging, while a pine wood occupies the rear section of the grounds. On the upper level, the garden includes formal Italian-style planting, geometric landscaping and a decorative fountain with a bronze sculpture. A historic secret passage also forms part of the garden layout.

A domed gazebo provides a further architectural focal point within the park. The terraced garden, mature planting and established trees give the property a high degree of privacy while remaining manageable in scale compared with a large agricultural estate.

The villa occupies an open and sunny position with views towards the Apuan Alps. Access is excellent by paved road, and Camaiore is approximately 4 kilometres away. Pietrasanta is 9 kilometres away, Lido di Camaiore 12 kilometres, Viareggio 14 kilometres and Forte dei Marmi 18 kilometres from the property.

This location places the villa within easy reach of the beaches, restaurants and cultural centres of the Versilia coast. Lucca is approximately 30 kilometres away, while Pisa and Galileo Galilei International Airport are around 35–40 kilometres away.

Mains electricity, mains water, telephone, internet and natural gas are already connected. Heating is supplied by radiators. The property has an Energy Performance Certificate rating of G.

This historic villa near Lucca would suit a buyer seeking a substantial private residence with original frescoes, independent guest accommodation, and an established botanical garden. Its position also provides practical access to Camaiore, Pietrasanta, Forte dei Marmi, Viareggio, Lucca and Pisa Airport.

FAQ

Where is the historic villa located?

The villa is in Pieve di Camaiore, within the municipality of Camaiore in Lucca province, Tuscany. Camaiore is approximately 4 kilometres away, while the beaches and towns of the Versilia coast are within easy driving distance.

How large is the villa?

The main villa provides approximately 839 square metres (9,028 square feet) of internal accommodation. It contains 27 rooms, including seven bedrooms and five bathrooms, arranged across three principal floors.

Does the villa require renovation?

The villa is habitable and its main utilities are connected. However, it would benefit from updating, particularly for a buyer wishing to modernise its services and adapt the accommodation to contemporary requirements.

What historic details remain inside the property?

The interior retains decorated flooring, wooden beams, fireplaces and several groups of frescoes. These include 18th-century Roman landscapes, 19th-century decoration associated with the Lucchese tradition and early-20th-century travel and floral scenes.

What additional accommodation is included?

The former lemon house has been converted into an independent space containing a study, living area, bedroom and bathroom. It could be used for guests, staff or as a private workspace.

• TYPE: Large historic villa with park garden
• CONDITION: Habitable but would benefit from updating
• LOCATION: Open and sunny
• ACCESS: Excellent, paved road
• MUNICIPALITY: Camaiore – map
• PROVINCE: Lucca
• REGION: Tuscany
• INTERIORS: 839 square metres (9,028 square feet)
• TOTAL ROOMS: 27
• BEDROOMS: 7
• BATHROOMS: 5
• ANNEXES: Lemon house
• MAIN FEATURES: Stone and brick walls, decorated flooring, wooden beams, early 20th-century frescoes, fireplaces, terraced garden, gazebo, decorative fountain
• EXTERIOR: 8,800 square metres (2.1 acres)
• GARDEN: Yes, mature and well-maintained
• SWIMMING POOL: No
• ELECTRICITY: Already connected
• WATER SUPPLY: Mains water
• TELEPHONE: Already connected
• INTERNET: Yes
• GAS: Natural gas
• ENERGY CERTIFICATE: G (EPgl, nren = XXX.XX kWh/m2year)
• HEATING SYSTEM: Radiators
• CLOSEST CITIES AND TOWNS Camaiore (4 km; 10′), Pietrasanta (9 km; 15′), Viareggio (14 km; 20′), Massarosa (15 km; 20′), Lido di Camaiore (12 km; 20′), Forte dei Marmi (18 km; 25′), Lucca (30 km; 35′), Torre del Lago Puccini (25 km; 30′), Carrara (35 km; 40′), Massa (25 km; 30′), Pisa (35 km; 40′), Livorno (60 km; 55′), Castelnuovo di Garfagnana (45 km; 50′), Pontedera (60 km; 55′), Pistoia (60 km; 1h), San Miniato (65 km; 1h), Volterra (85 km; 1h 20′), Florence (100 km; 1h 25′), San Gimignano (105 km; 1h 30′), Siena (150 km; 1h 55′), Bologna (185 km; 2h 15′), Arezzo (175 km; 2h 10′), Montalcino (185 km; 2h 20′), Rome (360 km; 4h)
• CLOSEST AIRPORTS Pisa G. Galilei (40 km; 40′), Firenze A. Vespucci (100 km; 1h 25′), Bologna G. Marconi Airport (185 km; 2h 15′), Perugia San Francesco (200 km; 2h 35′), Genova C. Colombo (170 km; 2h 20′), Rome Ciampino (350 km; 3h 55′), Rome Fiumicino (370 km; 4h 10′)

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